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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.85, 1,026.61 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.85, 1,026.61 and 478.31 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.85 : 1,026.61 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.85/1,026.61 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.85x = 1,026.61 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.85x = 491,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,031.50/743.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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